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SECRETARY FAIRCHILD'S ARGUMENT.

The report OF the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, az condensed by the Associated fress
is partly m appendix to the Presidents
message. His chief topic, too, is tho sur.
plus. which he estimates for this year at
over sixty-six millions. He sees only
three ways to equal;ze the receipts and ex-
penditures OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
oil the interest-bearing debt; increasing
annual expenditure until it equals the re-
ceipts, or reduction Of taxation to the re.
quirements OF the nations expenses. Upon
the drst he expresses the same opinion
as that Of the President in his
message, that it is expensive aud only
problematical'y possible. The second he
condemns as every sensible man must. To
say that taxation must be allowed to con.
tinuea at its present excessive figure 80 that
the lines OF commerce may remain undis-
turbed, and that the surplus over reces-
sary expenses should be used up in increas-
ca expenditures FOR unnecessary objects is
absurd 1t would inaugurate an era OF
corruption and proficiency in the Govern.
ment without example in tnis country'e
history. No moro taxes ought to be col
Iected than are needed for an economical
administration OF the several departments.
The cost OF raising sixty million more taxes
than Government needs retains more office
holders than there is any necessity for.
The Secretary then tackles The third
proposition in the same vein as tie Presi.
dent. He deserves space to an argument
against the reduction being accomplished
by the abolition OF Internal revenue taxa.
ton. He regards the sentiment in favor OF
this proposition as coming mostly from the
South, and the synopsis furnished of his re.
port is addressed directly to that section
and concludes with the decided statement
it is not necessary either to reduce or
abolish Internal revenue taxation. add. |
ing: ut is q tax upon whiskey, |
teer. and tobacco, things which are
N q very small measure necessary
TO the health and happiness O: mankind.
1t they are necessary to any unfortunate
nan, they are far less necessary even to
ai'n than ere thousands Of other articles
The Government taxes" 4 sentiment that
will DO shared by every sensible man, be
10 Northern, Southern, Western OR East
1t is evident that the Administration
md tho leaders Of the Democratic party in
congress arc in accord on the subject q.
rdeavoring to pass a t~ariff-reduction bill
1t can be done, but first they are pre-
'aring Congress ior its reception by two
cry carefully elaborated arguments in its
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sree-trade contest with it for the commerce
OF the world. There 10 no doubt that in
certain branches Of manufacture the United
States lsads that country. In all kinds OF
machinery this coantry has. by the greater
skill ingenuity Of it's mechanics, at
tainsd . superiority in the manufacture Of
m~achiaery that would give it the control
OF the trade OF the world in that branch of
industry could 1t compete upon an equal
basis with other manufacturing nations.
Even In Australia, the natural field Of sup.
ply Tor the mother country. agricultur raj
instruments supplied from the United
States hold the lead in estimation in that
market. In South Africa the mining
machinery Of the United States il regarded
a. much superior to that sent out from
England. In India and the East cloths
produced in the mills OF Massachusetts are
preferred to those OF Manchester. Had
this country free-trads. it could
scarcely supply the demand
for its products. American ingenuity
and %quickness to invent and adopt the
best machinery and the fertility OF re.
source:to which the Patent Office bears
daily witness enable the manufacturers OF
the United States to produce a superior
grade OF goods in almost every line OF in
dustry to that produced in other coun-
tries; and the demand for them which free
competition in the worlds markets would
cause would obviate the periods OF depres-
sion in the manufacturing centers which are
by over-production ahead OF CON
sumption in this country. The London
Times voices English apprehension in say I
ing: 80 far as England is concerned, it is /
whether America will not |
her in formidable rivalry in both |
the home and foreign markets." There is !
no scare in this for the American working +!
man. It means an increased steady out
put and enlargement OF the industries OF
the country at good wages. for the skill
and intelligence Of our artisans needed for
la~bor-saving machinery they use at
tains production OF a greater amount at
cost than by this processes in use in
and will always preserve a rela.
higher rate Of wage in this country.
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ENGLISH PRESS COMMENTS.
What h London Journals cay of the
Message.

What the London Journals Say of the
Message.
LONDON, December 6.-The Morning
Post, commenting on President Cleve.
lands message, says: THE message will
produce a sensation in Europe as we'll as
in America, and strengthen the free trade
cause Throughout the world"
.TAo Dolly Nevs aayss s.seldo.n has on
American President had q more important
lesson to teach. The fact is, tho policy OF
protection has been reduced to q practical
and theoretical absurdity. The stone now
set rolling will not stop until the idol OF
protection is broken in pieces"
The Times says: ut is remarkable that
Mr.. Cleveland has the courage to confront
the serried phalanx of the protectionists on
the eve OF a contest for the presidency. So
lar as England is concerned, it is question
b whether America will not confront in
formidable rivalry both home and foreign
markets."
The Chronicle says: If the policy of
Cleveland is adouted it's effect on
the trade OF the world cannot fail to be
The Standard says: president Ceve-
'and's message marks a revolutionary
starting point in the fiscal controversies Of
The United States"
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THE Great Falls Tribune claims that two
cattle companies OF Northern Montana
are entitled to the distraction OF being the
FIRST In the Territory to Use the palace sta
bic cars, divided into stalls and furnished
with feed and water troughs; and that the
Manitoba is the frst Western road to in
troduce these cars. The palace stable cars
have for several years been used by many
all along the line OF the North
ern Pacific, being furnished by that roadto
Ill who desire them.
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Tho effort to make Butte . jobbing center
which the advent OF new roads coming in
here will promote 10 one that should enlist
the energy OF the merchants OF this city to
tho utmost. When Eastern eenters like
Chicago seo the immense possibilities oil thie
place ~ q center from which trade can and
will rediats in every direction, it i. only q
question OF time whom our merchants will
have to adapt themselves to the
changed condition or see the busi.
ness graaped BY moro e~nterprising
branches OF Eastern firms. The rev men
would figure ON smaller profits and
more extensive trade connections to bring
about the same results now attained by p
liMited field OF action at big profits. The
railroad is o wonderful cheapsDer Of con.
modities OF all kinds. and when this coun.
try 10 reached by the many lines projected
hither, it is bound to BE- accompan' Cd BY
the same features that have prevailed else
where. a promotion OF commercial activity.
Helena has ~arrogated to bersslf The claim
Of being the depot for supplying this
Territory. But the time il com.
ing when Butte will with
much more reason be able
to make this assertion and
prove it. As urged in an interview in yes.
tsrday's Issue, tho great and almost mex
haustib'e ore bodies underlying this camp
point to one result-that it will be ono OF
the greatest mining and smelling centers in
the world. Available bodies OF fuxing or.
within access and cheap fuel will both COLI
ducs to making this . great smelling point.
Al! thsse are factors in creating q demand
for minidg machinery right here, and what +
nore natural than that the remainder OF
The mining camps in the Territory should F
eek this city asa market in which to
purchase all tho supplies needed
The men who are alive to tho needs Of the
times are the men who will profit by the
approaching change OF existing conditions.
Thu lack Of unanimity Of feeling that has in
the past SO operated against the full de.
velopment Of q spirit Of enterprise should
become q thing OF the past. The merchants |
OF Butte have consolidated themselves in !
name in q Board OF Trade. There in no |
more powerful medium Of promoting cohe.
sion OF purpose and unity OF effort |
among a mercantile community than
this. II entered into In . spirit OF sndeav-
or to use 1t to tho fullest sxt.nt 40 Q means
to promote tho general welfare it il ALL
powerful. II the Board OF Trade OF Butte
takes these questions Of enlarged opera.
tions embracing tho whole Territory into !
consideration, and II the msmbsrs meet
with regularity and determine that moth
Ing that depends upon them Individually
collectively for the promotion of the
welfare OF the city shall Be omittsd-jn a
word, is they unlreciy put their shoulder
the wheel. the position claimed for
as the tobbing eentsrsheis entitled to
be BY her size and situation. will Be An &C.
.complished fact and the trade and bust
ness that will accrue to the city will soon
make it one OF the wsalthiest and most
prosperous in the West.
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State Tax on Drummers.

GALVESTON. Texas. Dece mber Gin the
United States District Court to-day, Judge
Sabin released Robert Stocton, q Kansas
City drummer. from custody. The State
authorities had imprisoned him for refusal
to pay the State drummer license. The
Judge said the State law in this case was
void because it conflicts with the Federal
constitution. which gives Congress the sole
power to regulate Interstate Commerce.
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On HIS Way Hero

DEER LonSE, December ~
Tho Niner.] Governor Leslk
panied by Hon. T. G. Marshall, ,
this CITY this evening. In convert n
Governor said if he could spar5
he would y;si. Butte to.morrV
as he bsd been invited to attend
military ball Of the Montana RAsH1
Governor is here on official busineNad
being in a. ssinn, this town is weliF til
with strangers from all parts Of thena|
great many having to 60 to thsa
Springs this evening foraccommodslac
there ia not 81 bed to be had in thnt5
The grand dress bail Of the Forthl
being held here tonight. The he,
crowded to Overlooking. It is a cranx
cess financially as we'll ~ otherwise
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Russians on tho Frontier.

vienna, December 6.-The Fremdenblatt
says Russian military measures on the
frontier are at variance with the general
desire for peace. The recent speech from
the German throne in which the Emperor
showed be was not inclined to disturb the
peace Of his neighbors was sufficient for
Austria that any further gathering or
Russians on our frontier will compel US to
take q similar measure.
BERLIN, December 6.-The Boerse was
weak to-day on accoun OF the unfavorable
view taken by The Pesher Lloyd on the re-
lations between Austria and Russia.
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More Cashiers SwindIfno.

CINCINNATI, December SIN q hearing be.
fore Judge Peck to-day of the suit OF the
executor of Beulah Coates, it was brought
out that Ben 4. Hopkins, late cashier of
the Fidelity Bank, had hy~pothecated 1928
shares OF insurance stock belonging to
Coates. the value being SEQ, 900. It twas
stated by the executor OF Coates that
Hopkins had admitted his indebtedness to
the estate to the amount of 500, 900.
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The House.

The first business transacted by the
House this morning after opening was the
submission OF amendments to The rules.
Cox, OF New York, informed the House
that the President would communicate
with it. At 1920 a recess was taken until
1910, and a subsequent recess until LILO.
At the expiration of recess the Presidents
Secretary brought in the message and the
reading began. At LOO House adjourned
until Thursday.
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Kissane's Indictment Nol1e Pros.ed.

New YORK. December 7.-On motion OF
District Attorney Marine the indictment
for forgery against VIM Kissane, found in
November, s54. was dismissed by Recorder
Smythe. In this indictment Kissane, who
is now a wealthy citizen of California,
where he is known as VIM. X. Rogers. was
oha-sea With forging q check for 81, $40
on the Chemical National Bank of New
York. 1t was revived from forgotten oh.
security by General Francis Dorr, an almost
lifelong enemy OF kissape. The recorder
to day made this Endorsement on the, in
dictment: The District Attorney states be
procure the evidence of Witnesses to
maintain the indictment. and the end of
Justice will no. be served by moving the
trial thereof. For this reason and for the
further reason thut the Indictment was
filed thirty years ago, the motion OF the
Attorney for leave to enter a
nolle prosequi as against defendant Kis.
is granted.
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Vtrginia's Stat. MT.

era, ' Va, December 1.-THE Gen.
Gava assembly met at moor and Organized.
u'sernor Lees message contains msn.
~ uporeant suggestions relative to stats
tho TJn;,. IN view OF the recent decision Of
on,red States Supreme Court he's -,na
nor reeomaendss 18th the 1 1ssaon the Cover:
s ssS.us'e q auspendins ioeal p VI = }Gaas
''"'a1t those who asve tead:.asdt V so"an
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Irish Trials.

DUBLIN, December THE libel suit of
Joyce against his former employer, the
Marquis Of C'anricarde, for $4,000 dam
ages, has resulted in a verdict for the plain.
tiff, who W awarded $12, 600. The jury
brought in a verdict o acquittal in the case
of O'Leary, one OF the men charged with
completely in the murder OF Constable
Whelehan at Lisdonvarna, County Clare,
on the ground that there was no evidence
to sustain the charge.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Brewers Closiue I'm.

Sioux CRY. Iowa. December 1.-THE
a Brewery Company and Seller Brew
cry have closed their doors. The proprie-
tors say they are through with manufac-
turing beer in Iowa. The Federal ques.
tions involved in the p%roh:bitory law
having been decided against brewers. they
withdraw from any further contest.
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Mr.. .GR1NNELL thinks thai if the New
York authorities will attend to the Anarch.
lists There the Chicago Anarchists will give
no more trouble. The chief danger from
that source 10 tho unbridled u~tterances of
Host and 6hevitch and such d%emasogues.
The police have them pretty well unoer
surveillance, and any danger from the
pests is impossible with the vigilance now
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Still Ascending the Scale.

NEW YORK, December e.-The powers oil
the French Syndicate was again felt upon
the metal markets this morning. Tin and
copper, both OF which metals the syndicate
largely controls, took and upward tendency.
were quoted in the first cable at an advance
OF f3 per ton, in tin and It's, Sd in copper,
Spot tin was set down at s14O. Closing
prices on copper showed a rise OF from 10
to Is per cent.
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LOOKING To FRANCE
Report on the Pacific Ro,..

NEW YORK, December 7.-Comm;ss;o,o.
Anderson stated to-day that the renort =,
inc Pacific Railroad Commission is ror ~
one nands OF the President and will no. -
mace PUBIC until submitted to the A 49, De
ney;General, who will supp,emes.to !; 1s LOT
!egaI aev'ce 90 to the best courset to n n".a
f pssi "a 70. az. aasst'' d sstslsmsat viii ths
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New York QuotstIons.

New York, December 7.-Coppes..
Lake. 1880. Lead weak; domest; Aos
10. Tin firm: straits, 81. 9Oc. Mint.
shares dull. Amador, s1.1,ys Il ,s94N.
Brunswick, Sl.55; Caledos ,s1ss
California & Virginia. s2ary ia .bnusuo
s1.55; Eureka. 1918; Hoion,4, sl200
Iron liver, s2.75; Plytha1 $500.
Standard. $3.50. :,
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Rubber Men Combine

NEW YORK, December 6.-The two rub.
Der companies which have stood out
against the Rubber Trust have acceded to
a preliminary arrangement. Representa-.
tives OF the leading rubber companies
VIII mold a formal meeting here to.mor-
about January l.
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Counterfsiters Arrestea

W1IKEsBARRE, Pa, December e.-James
wilson, alias Halan, and Judd Walcom.
notorious counterfeiters. were arrested bv
Federal officials to-day. Their counter.
,e't'ng establishment from which they we're
turning u the bogus silver dollars was
Mill Creek.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Fire In Montgomery. Ala,

MONTGOMERY, December THE largest
lire in the history Of this city occurred this
morning causing a loss of $25O,OOO, The
heaviest losers are three Wholesale grocery
firms, Greil Bros. & Co., $3.50, 900; Hobbie
q league, 100000; Warren & Co., SIC, 900.
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Note Forxars Arrestad.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 81. 3. Nc
Donneil. alias Mcdonald, was arrested here
to-day for having in his possession a plate
Tor engraving fac-eimi!es @! 60 Bank of
England notes. Mcdonnell is said to be a
brother OF George Mcdonnell, who with
Austin and Byron Bidwell, swindled the
Bank OF England out of over a million dol.
lars in 1873 by means OF forged bank check
notes,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
A Female DENNY.

TRENTON. N. j., December 6.-United
States Marshal Gordon has appointed his
daughter. Alphonsine NJ. GordoI, a youn,
lady just out OF her teens, as his deputy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Fourth Time Mayor.

LOUISVILLE. December 6.-The municipal
election to-day passed off quietly. Hon.
Charles u. Jacob was elected mayor by a
plurality OF 400 over Avery, Republican.
Mr.. Jacob was for a time Minister to the
United States OF Colombia, and has served
three times before as mayor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Gained Headwav-

NEW YORK, December Cit is reported
tnat the IRE in Calumet and Hecla copper
mines has gained such Roadway that it ia
believed it will be necessary to food the
whole mice with water, in which case II
OF 4 year. P"''
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Railroad Sold.

DUBUQUE, December THE Minnesota
d Northwestern Railroad was sold and
transferred to the Chicago, s.. Paul e.
Kansas CITY road today. The whole
Stickney system will hereafter be callsd by
the latter title with headquarters at
Dubuque.
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Aquatics in the Antfnodas-

MELBOURNE, December Ga match has
been made between Clifford and Kemp to
row Tor the championship on February
Il. Hanlan has issued a challenge for a
match with either Clifford or Kemn inv
~. 800 O side. IVA
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Ia payment OF taxes, al
authority that such AMI
eddy benefit all partN
thiuks when the bondh.
decision they will be win
offer as the state can nj
the surplus revenue to
payment Of the interest
OF what the State consid,
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Tho Germans Getting Fidretty

BERLIN. December 5.-The Post says re-
ports OF assembling OF Russians on the
Galician frontier evoke apprehensions of a
blow against Austria. Whether that blow
will admit Germans remaining at peace Is
a question which doubtless Russia has long
since answered.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
AID OF THE GREAT SPIRIT
Ortiz Stein Robs I'D Again.

PlTTsBUaa, December 5.-John Arnytass,
arrested on the charge Of forging the name
OF J.". Mackay, of CaliiDruia and attempt.
ing fraud, was identified as Orth Stein, a
swlndier oil national reputation. Stein Is
wanted by the authorities OF Cincinnati,
st. Louis and n number OF other eastern
cities.
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Deluged by the Sea.

HAVANA, December Ca Telegram from
baraeoa states that during q recent heavy
gale there, the sea invaded a portion of the
city. destroying about one hundred houses
A telegram also reports the loss of the
Gunury and an American schooner,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Tho Harper Trial.

CINCINNATI, December 7.-At tie Harne,
.riai this morning Eckert, of Wiltshire
ncker5 q 70, was recalled to give addi.
''onai testimony on points upon which be
was previously examined. Hincb. asa;st.
ant receiving teller. was then mt ~ ~
b.a haa auo was examined in the same line
books. as SHOWN oy the
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Gold Mining in Wales.

LONDON, December 1.-The Times pub
fishes a letter from Dolselly, Walcs. saying
a hundred men have been engaged for sew
eral months taking out orc which it is es-
timated will yield Six ounces Of gold to the
ton,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Telegraph Companies Enioiued.

New YORK. December THE Supreme
Court to-day granted an Injunction re-
the Western Union Telegraph
Company and Direct Cable Company from
using blanks OF the French Ca bic Company
or sending cabiegram MS ON blanks marked
via French Cable"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
Yardmen Strike.

DAYTON, o., December 6.-Freieht bus;.
ness is para]yzed tonight by a strike Of all
the yardmen in the city, except the New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio. The strike ia
Tor an advance in wages. %
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-10
A Correction.

LONDON, December 6.-Tbe announce
ment OF the election of Gavard, as President
and M. Schoch as Vice. President OF Switzar.
land, was erroneous. They we're elected
President and Vice.President respectively
OF the Swiss Council OF State.
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Killed by a Falling Ru,latno.

SAVANNAH, Go December Cat Thomas
vile to-day a collapse of the water tower
killed Jour men outright and caused serious
injury to four Others, one OF whom cannot
live
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SAN FRANCISCO, December 6.-The French
man OF war Duquesns sailed from San
Francisco for France to-day. 6hs will
touch ut the most important ports during
her voyage homeward.
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Called for Mint.

IoLoMsus' o., December 1.-THE Sheriff
=! nakeCounty has asked the G~overnor,or
militia to quell a threatened r;ot auao.
Of the o T;e.s at Fairport. A hundred men
been ordarod regiment OF Cleveland have
ness to mn"a 70 mold themselves in readi.
sary. morning ii neces-
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Fa1lieres Declines.

PARIS, December TN. Fallieres declined
to form a cabinet on the plea OF i'll health
and lack of sufficient authority. II he
persists in his refusal it is thought Sadi.
Carnot will ask M. Goblet.